In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission voted to continue consideration of a $100 million construction project proposed for a vacant Westwood lot. The commission will vote again March 11, when a more definitive result is expected. The project, Palazzo Westwood, would be a mixed-use facility, with residential apartments and commercial spaces. […]
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Saying goodbye to a Westwood landmark
After 30 years as a local favorite among students, Westwood residents and Hollywood stars, the Butterfly Bakery has closed its doors for good. Located on Westwood Boulevard, a block and a half south of Wilshire Boulevard, “The Butterfly” was famous for its homemade pastries and an atmosphere not often encountered in the corporate landscape of […]
Demonstrators seek improvement in workers’ rights
UCLA workers and students marched through campus Thursday to present Chancellor Carnesale with a petition signed by disgruntled employees seeking an end to sub-contracted labor and unnecessary layoffs. According to a lead organizer from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, an estimated 250 demonstrators gathered at the Neuropsychiatric Institute in the UCLA […]
Animal rights activists protest against UCLA researchers
Protesters targeted six UCLA scientists, who conduct research on primates and other animals, in this week’s events organized by the UCLA Students for Animal Liberation. The demonstrations, which were part of the annual World Week for Animals in Laboratories, included protests on campus as well as at the homes of the animal researchers. Established in […]
Teach-in warns against U.S. altruism
In contrast to the leftist inclination of the typical audience at anti-war events, many in attendance at Thursday’s teach-in voiced their impassioned support for continued military efforts in the Middle East to overthrow “oppressive” regimes. Several students, citing ethnic ties to Iran, advocated military intervention to liberate and democratize the oppressed citizens of their homeland. […]
Carnesale to give lecture in honors class
War and terrorism have prompted academics to question the role of the United States since Sept. 11, 2001 ““Â and an honors course offered this quarter invites students and the public to hear answers from experts. Chancellor Albert Carnesale will be the course’s first guest lecturer today, initiating a quarter-long series that will feature talks by […]
Anti-war activist Vidal criticizes U.S. foreign policy, history of imperial involvement
As the hope for peace and diplomacy receded late Tuesday, Gore Vidal ““ World War II veteran, author and anti-war activist ““ spoke about peace, imperialism and the president to an audience that filled Royce Hall to capacity. “How did human events conspire to bring us to this room?” he asked the crowd, which welcomed […]